# Match Record: Players Courtyard "Groundhog in the Kitchen" Pickleball Tournament Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (9 To 49) (2024-02-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:11:54
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-02-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Players Courtyard "Groundhog in the Kitchen" Pickleball Tournament Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (9 To 49)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **George Jiruska** (DUPR ID: 3Y206P) - Rating: 4.662, Location: Ambler, PA, US
- **Darren Johnson** (DUPR ID: 1QQZ7D) - Rating: 4.757, Location: Ambler, PA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jeff Comer** (DUPR ID: QP6ZK5) - Rating: 4.599, Location: Lafayette Hill, PA, US
- **Drew Kolb** (DUPR ID: RZRL6D) - Rating: 5.161, Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA, US

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